We are the University of Cumbria, a place where people are at the heart of all we do, where enriching the lives of our students, staff and the communities we serve means we make a difference that really matters.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
The Global Engagement Office (GEO) is seeking applications for a part-time assistant role (up to 0.4 FTE/ up to 14 hours) to support the effective delivery of our international administrative processes. This will include activities such as assisting with administration related to agent management, setting up meetings on behalf of the GEO and supporting the Director with team travel arrangements.
This role is fixed term until 31st July 2027.
Hybrid working arrangements can be supported for this role in line with business need, preference is that the successful candidate will work from the Lancaster campus.
Informal enquiries:
Annie Brunt, Director of Global Engagement: [email protected]
Kirsty Fisher, Global Engagement Administrator: [email protected]
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week (pro rata), 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, hybrid working in line with business need and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information please click HERE
Further details:
Job Description
We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.
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Job Details
Department
Global Engagement Office
Location
Lancaster
Starting Salary
£24,909 with incremental progression to £26,093 (Pro Rata)
Post Type
Part Time
Hours per Week
14
Contract Type
Fixed Term - Ends 31/07/2027
Release Date
Friday 17 July 2026
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 03 August 2026
Reference
XX159726-R
